Falkirk Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Ben Parkinson from Newcastle United FC for an undisclosed fee.
The striker joins on a two-and half-year deal, subject to SFA and international clearance.Playing either up front or on the wing, Ben was prolific at the Premier League 2 level last season, scoring eight times in eleven games. The 20-year-old has operated on the fringes of first-team football with the Champions League side, and gained valuable senior experience earlier in his career, having made his top-flight debut back in 2023 in a Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.
John McGlynn said of his latest signing:
“Ben Parkinson is one we were very much interested in during the summer, but we were a little bit gazumped at the time. We had chased him for a good while, and someone came in with a fairly substantial transfer offer.
“Something cropped up injury-wise which meant that deal didn’t happen at the time, and since then he’s mainly been getting back from injury.
“He’s back fit now and has been playing a few games. We’ve watched him closely and we’re happy with the way he’s been playing. He comes here on a two-and-a-half-year contract, it’s a permanent signing, not a loan. We believe he’s one not just for now, but for the future. He’s a striker who can also play wide, which is a big benefit for us.
“There’s been a little bit of money involved, and I’d like to thank the board for allowing that to happen. We’re really looking forward to working with Ben and we’re delighted to bring him to the football club.”
“I would also like to thank Jack Ross, Peter Ramage, and Ross Wilson for their help in making this deal happen.”
Ben joined up with his new teammates yesterday morning to train for the first time. He will wear the number 27 shirt this season.
Welcome to Falkirk, Ben!
